Hello Hannah,

From Jollof rice and black-eyed peas in West Africa, to sticky rice with adzuki beans in Japan, to bulgur and chickpea salads in the Mediterranean, and black beans and rice in Latin America, you’ll find beans and pulses in just about every cuisine—and for good reason!

5 Reasons to Eat More Beans

Keep reading to learn 5 good reasons to eat more beans and pulses. We have a feeling beans and pulses will be on your dinner table soon!

Marinated Mushrooms, Fava Beans, Beets and Feta with Whole Wheat Orzo

Looking for a healthy lunch or side dish? Try out this orzo pasta salad recipe. It’s quick to make and easy to customize!

Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pasta Association

Southwestern Black Bean Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Once cooked, the ﬂesh of spaghetti squash transforms into spaghetti-like strings, so it’s often served as a substitute for pasta. We love the Latin American direction of this ﬂavorful, plant-based recipe.

Oldways recipe and photo

Sundried Tomato and White Bean Wrap

This makes for a quick and nutritious lunch! For an added protein boost, add canned tuna or salmon.

Oldways recipe and photo

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